In many cases, the end of the year gives you time to step back and take stock of the last 12 months. This is when many of us take a hard look at what worked and what did not, complete performance reviews, and formulate plans for the coming year. For me, it is all of those things plus a time when I u...

“Leveraging ADI’s accelerometer technology, Cannondale was able to
create the first-ever suspension bike that can remain fully rigid on
smooth surfaces for pedaling efficiency while seamlessly opening up to
maintain comfort and stability,” said Stanley Song, advance projects
engineer for Cannondale Bicycles. “The accelerometer also provides
insights into the bicycle system that would otherwise be unattainable.
For example, by sensing free fall and the duration of the fall, Simon
knows when a mountain biker jumps off a rock. ADI’s accelerometer
effectively allows Simon to ‘read’ the terrain in advance and
preemptively adjust the suspension settings in real time.”

The Simon electronic suspension system incorporates ADI’s high-g ADXL78
accelerometer at the wheel hub to dynamically monitor the applied
forces. That information is transferred over a digital network that
processes terrain information and manages the suspension fork’s fluid
control system to improve rider safety and control, minimize fork wear
and reduce the impact loads that are transferred to the bicycle frame.
The programmable settings are controlled using a handlebar-mounted
joystick and LCD display.

“Motion sensing technology is enabling a new level of innovation nearly
everywhere it can be applied, whether in cars, bicycles, medical
devices, industrial equipment, or the latest consumer electronics,” said
Mark Martin, vice president for Analog Devices’ MEMS and Sensor
Technologies group. “Working with Cannondale, we soon realized how our iMEMS
accelerometers could be used in a ground-breaking front fork suspension
design that dramatically improves a cyclist’s trail riding experience.”

Cannondale is a premium brand of Cycling Sports Group, part of Dorel
Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A). Founded in 1971, Cannondale is a global
industry leader with a strong heritage in design, development and
manufacturing of high performance bicycles, apparel and accessories.
With a reputation for continuous innovation and quality, Cannondale
corporate headquarters is located in Bethel, Connecticut, USA, with
offices in Canada, Holland, Japan, Switzerland, Australia, and an
assembly/manufacturing facility in Bedford, Pennsylvania.

About Analog Devices

Innovation, performance, and excellence are the cultural pillars on
which Analog Devices has built one of the longest standing, highest
growth companies within the technology sector. Acknowledged throughout
the industry as the world leader in data conversion and signal
conditioning technology, Analog Devices serves over 60,000 customers,
representing virtually all types of electronic equipment. Celebrating
over 40 years as a leading global manufacturer of high-performance
integrated circuits used in analog and digital signal processing
applications, Analog Devices is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts,
with design and manufacturing facilities throughout the world. Analog
Devices' common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the
ticker “ADI” and is included in the S&P 500 Index. http://www.analog.com.

iMEMS is a registered trademark of Analog Devices, Inc. All other
trademarks herein are the property of their respective owners.

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